Articles Tagged with ''food trends''

Organic Foods Broaden Competitive Fray

The competitive paradigm has shifted from natural food chains pitted against each other into a more expansive battle in supermarkets

September 15, 2017

Packaged Facts’ national consumer survey data published in the new report Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Natural Channel Grocery Shopping reveal that, even among adults overall, at least half somewhat or strongly agree that organic fruits and vegetables—the mothership grocery department of the organic movement—are more nutritious, healthier, and taste better compared with their standard counterparts.

Of Rice and Men

It’s getting near to impossible these days to find a food or beverage that doesn’t have some kind of social ingredient on the label

David Feder , RDN

September 15, 2017

I coined the term “social ingredient” to encompass all those factors that are not physical ingredients but important components of a product nonetheless. I predicted that such social ingredients would soon be the most important food ingredients in the industry.

Sterling-Rice Group Explores Probiotics Megatrend

"Natural Nine" showcases latest probiotic product innovations

September 13, 2017

The US probiotics segment is expected to continue to grow at double-digit rates annually.

Amazon Leverages Multi-Channel Growth

Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, annual double digit growth is realistic for Amazon in the food and beverage market

September 7, 2017

As market research firm Packaged Facts forecasts in the brand new study, US. Grocery Market Focus: The Amazon Food Shopper, though Amazon currently garners only a small share of overall grocery sales, that share will trend upward in the coming years.

Livestrong.com Identifies America’s Most Popular Foods

Report reveals american diet continues to consist of pesticide-contaminated foods; coffee tops the list as most consumed and heavily sprayed

August 28, 2017

While the report showed that tracked eating habits have become healthier, it brought to light the hard fact that, overall, Americans still tend to consume produce grown with pesticides, as opposed to organically grown produce.

Off-Premise Meal Decisions

Changing consumer needs and wants—paired with advancements in technology—have created a climate in which off-premise offerings are a necessity to growing foodservice business.

Jill Failla

August 22, 2017

The advancements made in technology over the past few years have allowed restaurants to offer voice-recognition ordering, social media, and in-app ordering and delivery robots.

Produce Tops Organic Shopping Lists

Research suggests that price and authenticity are purchase deterrents among organic shoppers

August 10, 2017

New research from Mintel reveals that half (50%) of consumers say they are most likely to purchase organic fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, compared to other food categories

How to Weed Through the Clutter of New Product Introductions

2017 Prepared Foods New Products Conference: Lynn Dornblaser, David Jago, Mintel

August 4, 2017

It is more challenging than ever to identify winning new product concepts: Product proliferation, shifts in channels and distribution, and market and category fragmentation make for a very complex environment.

Putting The Fun In Functional, Better-for-You Nutrition!

2017 Prepared Foods New Products Conference: Taryn Forrelli, Olly

July 31, 2017

Today finds OLLY quickly growing and expanding into other formats, including melt in your mouth probiotic sticks and plant-based protein smoothies.

Top Family Summer Activity, Snack Trends

General Mills, Box Tops for Education Survey reveals data collected from nearly 1,000 parents

July 27, 2017

The detailed survey concluded families are most interested in simple, outdoor activities and unexpected road trips with the right mix of snacks and fun in the sun.

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